The objective of this course is to expose Israeli knowledge and experience in emergency situations to governments all over the world, in order to support LIFE SAVING as an Israeli and Jewish basic value, and to maintain economic, political and social stability in every country.
In recent decades, the Israeli Government and its emergency organizations, as well as the general public, have witnessed the need to cope with mass casualty events, and have acquired the relevant experience to confront them, both natural and manmade.
The course focuses on the complete cycle of the different stages of each emergency (before, during and after), and the different actors involved (Emergency managers, first responders and the civilian population).
Aims
The main goals of the course are to assist the authorities to formulate a National Response Plan to Crisis, by introducing them with the Israeli preparedness system in order to manage crisis.
The leading focus during the seminar will be DECITION MAKING concerning crisis management. All issues presented and discussed in the seminar will be emphasizing the main subject.
Main Subjects
-Population preparedness; Public instructions, public behavior.Population preparedness; Public instructions, public behavior.
-Principals of critical infrastructures protection.Principals of critical infrastructures protection.
-Managing a CBRN event.Managing a CBRN event.
-Use of early warning systems, as a critical stage of crisis mitigation.Use of early warning systems, as a critical stage of crisis mitigation.
-Principals for building population resilience within the communities.
-Medical system response in disasters. (EMS, hospitals, community medical services).Medical system response in disasters. (EMS, hospitals, community medical services).
-Israeli Emergency organization (HFC, NEMA, Fire Brigade, Police, EMS)Israeli Emergency organization (HFC, NEMA, Fire Brigade, Police, EMS)
-Response and preparedness for incidents involving Hazard Materials.Response and preparedness for incidents involving Hazard Materials.
-Command and control methodology, facilities and systems.Command and control methodology, facilities and systems.
Application
Application Requirements
The course is oriented to senior members of the different agencies that take part in a mass casualty event:
- Relevant National, regional or local governmental authorities.
- Police forces.
- Rescue and firefighting units.
- Military forces.
- Healthcare system.
- Relief and welfare agencies.
- Relevant civil society organizations / NGO's.
Application forms
Completed application forms, including the medical form, should be sent to the relevant Israeli mission in the respective country by March 9, 2018, and will be followed by an interview.
Location and Accommodation
MASHAV and N.E.M.A. award a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation in double rooms (two participants per room), health insurance (see below) and transfers to and from the airport. Airfares and daily allowance are not included in the scholarship.
Health Services
Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency. It does not cover the treatment of chronic or serious diseases, specific medications taken by the participant on a regular basis, dental care and eyeglasses. Health authoritie recommend that visitors to Israel make sure they have been inoculated against tetanus in the last ten years. Subject to the full binding policy conditions. Participants are responsible for all other expenses.
The course will be held at the International Institute of Leadership – Histadrut, situated
in Beit-Berl, Kfar Sava. Participants will be accommodated at the International Institute in double rooms (two participants per room).
NB: the latest date to submit applications at the Embassy is March 9th 2018.